Paula Jean Colgate
Feb 16, 2026
Paula J. Colgate, 53 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Born December 17, 1972 to the late Paul and Martha Brosch, she was a 1991 graduate of Northwest High School and attended Canal Fulton Christian Fellowship. Paula worked for JR Engineering in Barberton years ago where she met her husband, and more...
Lester Paul Shane
Feb 15, 2026
Lester P. “Les” Shane, 70 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born October 31, 1955 to the late James and Phyllis Shane, he was a 1975 graduate of Dalton High School. After high school Les enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served from 1975 to 1979.
Les enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors. He loved racing; whether watching...
Betty Lou Judge
Feb 10, 2026
Betty Lou Judge, 68 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born January 10, 1958 in St. Mary’s, WV to the late Paul and Bessie Shanabarger; she worked for over 44 years in the nursing field. Betty worked as a nurse’s aide and then as an RN for numerous facilities throughout West Virginia and Ohio. She loved thirfting...
Ronald "Doby" Lee Stewart Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Ronald “Doby” Stewart Sr., 86, of New Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A lifelong resident of New Franklin, he was born April 26, 1939, to the late Sam and Freda Stewart, and was a 1957 graduate of Manchester High School. Doby worked for H. B. Lockhart Construction Company and was a proud member of the International Union...
Judith Anne Johnson
Feb 3, 2026
Judith A. Johnson, 83 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born November 6, 1942 in Akron to the late Louis and Mary (Allison) Brennan; she spent her career as a computer programmer retiring from Goodyear Aerospace in 2007 and then went on to work at Wright Tool for six years. Judy was a member of SS Philip...
Donald Ross Maurer
Feb 3, 2026
Donald R. Maurer, 79 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born January 6, 1947 to the late Dale and Twyla Maurer; he was a proud US Marine Corps veteran having served during Vietnam. Don worked for Ohio Edison for 15 years and then for ODOT retiring in 2007 after 10 years of service. He was also an...
Robert M. Kellar Jr.
Jan 31, 2026
Robert M. Kellar, Jr., 72 of Canal Fulton, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. Born December 22, 1953 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Robert Sr. and Juanita (Kerns) Kellar; Robert graduated from Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg and was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Robert had been a Canal Fulton resident for the past 37 years...
Todd William Graves
Jan 28, 2026
Todd William Graves, 61 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 14, 1964 and was a life resident of Clinton. Todd enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on classic cars.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Richard “Dick” Graves. Todd is survived by his mother, Annette (Hayden) Graves; children, Todd "Bub"...
Charlotte Ann Hoosic
Jan 24, 2026
Charlotte Ann Hoosic (Kemzura), age 87, of Jackson Township, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Charlotte was born on May 4, 1938 in eastern Pennsylvania near Wilkes Barre/Scranton to parents, Charles and Anna (Reback) Kemzura
Charlotte was the middle child in a family of four girls and one boy.
After high school graduation, Charlotte went to work in the packing and shipping department...
Robert Schaeffer
Jan 22, 2026
Robert “Bob” Schaeffer, 95 of Canal Fulton, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born January 17, 1931 in Ridgway, PA to the late Fred and Della Schaeffer and was a 1948 graduate of Timken High School. Bob proudly served a hitch in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He retired from E.W. Bliss Co. as a...
Steven Richard Totaro
Jan 21, 2026
Steven Richard Totaro, 71 of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away January 21, 2026 after a long illness. He was born July 29,1954 in Akron and grew up in North Hill with his parents and 11 siblings. He graduated from North High School in 1972. He worked for 34 years at Goodyear Aerospace in Akron. His favorite pastimes included disco dancing...
Jerry E. Seals
Jan 17, 2026
Jerry E. Seals, 87, of Canal Fulton, entered into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026, with family by his side. Born May 8, 1938, to the late Eldo and Julia Seals, he retired from the Local 306 IBEW as an electrician after 42 years of service. Jerry was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic...
James William Snyder Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
James (Jim) Snyder Jr., 61, passed away on January 15, 2026, in New Franklin, Ohio. Born on August 6, 1964, in Barberton, Ohio, Jim lived a life marked by dedication—to his family, his country, and the open road.
Jim proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service, he spent most of his career as an owner-operator long-haul...
Carolyn Sue Turner
Jan 14, 2026
Carolyn Sue Turner, age 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
(John 3:16)
She was born in 1944 to her late parents Harry J. and Ruth (Nicklow) Greenawalt. Carolyn was a graduate of Northwest High School in Canal Fulton. She wed Jerry Turner, Sr. on November 4, 1961 and were married for 59...
Terry L. Combs
Jan 13, 2026
Terry L. Combs, 70 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born September 15, 1955 to James Boatright and Betty Shearl.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Sturm; father, James Boatright; granddaughters, Jenna and Josie Hyde.
Terry is survived by her mother, Betty Shearl; sisters, Sandra Boatright and Julie Siebert; daughters, Melissa Leach and Jennifer...
Ruth Annette Molnar
Jan 13, 2026
Ruth Annette (Carson) Molnar, 87 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born March 1, 1938 in Long Bottom, OH to the late Herman Sr. and Inez (Trussell) Carson; Ruth was a 1956 graduate of Racine High School and a 1960 graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. Ruth married Art Molnar...
John Allen Seabold
Jan 13, 2026
John A. Seabold of Canal Fulton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2026 following extended illnesses. John was born in Elyria, Ohio on August 12, 1943 to the late William C. and Ruby Seabold of Oberlin, Ohio and graduated from Oberlin High School in 1962. Shortly thereafter, he married his late wife of 57 years,...
Clinton Paul Becker
Jan 10, 2026
Clinton P. Becker, age 51, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born September 25, 1974 in Cleveland and was a lifetime resident of Canal Fulton. He was a proud US Army veteran having served in Bosnia. Clinton graduated from Stark State and worked many years for the Veteran’s Administration.
Preceded in death by his father, Paul Becker; Clinton is...
Nancy Jean Byerly
Jan 7, 2026
Nancy J. Byerly, 74, of Canal Fulton, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born January 3, 1952, to the late Samuel and Ruby (Thompson) Daiger, Nancy dedicated 40 years of service as a registered nurse at Aultman Hospital before retiring.
Faith and family were the cornerstones of Nancy’s life. A devout Christian, she loved studying the Bible and deepening her...
Louise Edith Mauller
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Louise Edith Mauller, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.
She is now at peace. While the grief is deep, so is our gratitude for the life she lived and the love she gave.
January 6, 1951, the day Louise Edith Mauller entered this world was gentle—mild weather, quiet skies—almost...
